Audi TT RS

A sports car is considered as such by a series of data and technical characteristics. Size doesn't matter as much in these cases. Although the Audi R8 is the sleekest member of the Audi sports family, Audi TT RS we can consider him his little brother. A mini rocket on wheels that aims to leave everyone behind thanks to its powerful aesthetics and muscular mechanics.

The first of the TT RS appears in the year 2009, in the second generation of A. However, years before, in the first edition, the TT family already had a vitaminized version that was not defined as RS. That version mounted a 6-liter V3,2 engine that delivered a modest 250 horsepower. A discreet figure for what the unit handles these days.

Given the success of the first Audi TT RS, the German brand decided to continue the saga for the third generation of the sports car. In 2019 it undergoes an update, a tune-up that includes more equipment, slightly modifies the aesthetics but maintains the ratio and power and performance figures. Finally, in 2021 the TT RS disappears from the market without leaving a successor.

Technical characteristics of the Audi TT RS

Like the normal TT, the Audi TT RS starts from the MQB platform of the Volkswagen group. That well-known structure used by many other models such as the Volkswagen Golf, SEAT Leon and the own Audi A3. Like the Ingolstadt compact, the TT is capable of excellent performance, and in both cases the structure is shared.

Although the same structure is used for the conventional family of the TT as for the RS unit, the measurements are slightly modified due to slightly larger bumpers in the case of the sports unit. From 4,19 meters long we go to 4,2 meters, the width is the same, 1,83 meters, and also the height is reduced to bring the car closer to the ground, from 1,37 meters we went to 1,34.

The battle, on the other hand, does not alter its size one millimeter, and that leaves us with the same interior space for 2 or 4 passengers depending on whether the bodywork is coupe or cabriolet. We must talk about another important value and one to take into account in a pure-bred sports car, weight. Then the TT RS loses out due to a heavier powertrain, 200 kilograms heavier. Because of that, the final data on the scale and in running order grows to 1.575 kilos.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Audi TT RS

Unlike the conventional range of the TT, the RS unit extends all its dimensions thanks to the use of a differentiated engine. While the traditional mechanics are all made up of a block of four cylinders and two liters, the sports unit replaces that engine with the classic inline five-cylinder de Audi. A well known and used block. A block that has given international fame to the signature of the four rings.

As we have already said, we are talking about a five cylinders in line turbocharged and with 2.480 cubic centimeters of displacement. develop 400 horses between 5.850 and 7.000 revolutions and has a maximum torque of 480 Nm between the early 1.700 revolutions and 5.850 revolutions. This mechanism is associated with a seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

To guarantee maximum safety and maximum use of the powertrain, Audi has decided that all TT RS units arrive from the factory with a quattro all-wheel drive schematic typical of the house. That means that if we talk about performance, this little rocket is capable of doing the 0 to 100 km/h in 3,7 seconds and display an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. As we mentioned at the beginning, they are authentic sports figures.

Equipment of the Audi TT RS

For the Audi TT RS, the best of the best is reserved, not only at the mechanical level, but also at the equipment level. Its price is considerably higher than that of conventional units, a price that not only translates into more powerful mechanics. This increase in power is accompanied by a series of elements that make it a more equipped car in every way.

While the rest of its siblings have to deal with expensive optional items, the TT RS enjoys them as standard. State-of-the-art technical and technological elements that begin to blame the passage of time. Do not forget that the third generation of the TT went on sale in 2015, and since then the industry has changed considerably in terms of technology.

In this specific case, Audi also reserves the right for its buyers to obtain some trinkets on a mechanical and dynamic level. Elements such as the sports exhaust or sports and specific running gear. All this adds up to the final price of a car that becomes more expensive when opting for the Roadster version and when choosing exclusive customization elements.

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The Audi TT RS according to Euro NCAP

The Audi TT will stand out for many qualities, but safety is not one of them. Although it is not an unsafe car, it has certain aspects that do not allow it to have an outstanding grade in the Euro NCAP safety tests. The body in charge of controlling the safety of cars that are for sale has certified that the TT has four out of five stars of your rating scale. A non-excellent result due to a child protection note that does not go beyond a mere pass.

The Audi TT RS of Km 0 and Second Hand

When we talk about the conventional TT we already commented on the fact that we are talking about one of the most exclusive segments of the market. That character is further emphasized by the presence of the RS. We are talking about a high-performance sports car with a limited market. A market so limited to just a handful of units for sale in the Second Hand and Second Hand channels. Despite this, they are still expensive units, since none of them falls below 25.000 euros.

Three quarters of the same thing happens in the Km 0 channel. On this occasion the available units are even smaller since the official dealers they do not accumulate stock for such a limited production model. All the units that are sold are ordered from the factory with the exclusive configuration of each client, which in turn produces a general shortage of the Km 0 market.

Audi TT RS rivals

At the end of the day when we talk about the Audi TT RS we talk about a model derived from a production model. This means that the rivals of the RS are the same as the rivals of the conventional TT, since these in turn have sports units focused solely and exclusively on performance. Among the notable rivals of the RS, it is worth mentioning the BMW Z4, Jaguar F-Type, mercedes slc, Porsche 718 Boxsters, Porsche 718 cayman and we can even mention the Toyota Supra.

Highlight

• amazing performance
• energetic engine
• internal quality

To improve

• exorbitant price
• High consumption
• Interior space

Audi TT RS prices

As you may have already imagined, Audi's mini rocket is not very pocket-friendly at a price. By reserving the best of the best, the sale price rises considerably. In the most economical of cases the Audi TT RS has a starting price of 85.160 euros. If we opt for the TT RS Roadster 2 + 2 with a retractable canvas roof, the price rises a little more, up to a minimum of 88.930 euros for the cheapest of them all. All prices do not include offers and promotions.

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